Southeast Region Director of Architecture

About the role

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. This is a senior level role, serving as a member of the Architecture Business Group leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead business group initiatives for the region.
• Work directly with the Managing Principals in the region to ensure growth strategies are in place and office operating plans are being met.
• Actively engage in all aspects of the annual alignment and planning meetings.
• Support the managing principals in meeting their goals in all aspects of their P&L.
• Build and maintain client relationships and client satisfaction.
• Work with office leadership in staff recruitment, training and development, guidance, compensation, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with market sector leadership to support business development teams and achieve top-line goals.
• Aid in recruitment efforts for strategic hires/talent gaps.
• Share responsibility with the respective Regional Operations Directors for joint management of the Profit and Loss of the Region, including management of revenue, direct and indirect costs.
• Engage in regular GNG and fee review calls and provide leadership guidance on pursuit strategy and project delivery approach to increase likelihood of project success.
• Aid in communications planning to elevate HDR's brand and thought leadership throughout the local markets.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Engage in project delivery.
• Perform other duties as needed including regular travel to architecture studios and project locations within the region.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience.
• Previous operational management experience.
• Maintains professional registration and has related technical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A minimum of 12 years experience in related field.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.